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Children’s stories, literary essays, and the rules of grammar composed the career of renowned writer E.B. White. We’re taking a look into the life of the writer and the stories he left behind. 

Beginning in the mid-1800s, women throughout American began speaking up and demanding equal rights as their male peers. This is how the Seneca Falls Convention and its organizers kicked off the decades-long movement. 

At the height of the Civil War, Union and Confederate forces clashed in Shiloh, Tennessee. That area has been preserved for visitors to explore. Here’s what you need to know when visiting Shiloh National Military Park. 

Since the first cities started cropping up in the Colonies, American city landscapers have been including parks in their metropolis designs. In some cities, their parks have become popular among tourists and locals alike. It’s thought that community green spaces are good for the general wellbeing of those who utilize them. These are 6 of the most popular city parks you won’t want to miss. 

Author of the renowned The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne made a career for himself as a writer and politician in ways that altered American culture at the time. This is the life that created the influential man. 

The name George Washington is one of the most well-known in American history. A military and political leader, Washington set out to create a new and great nation with the other Founding Fathers. But his life was much more than the Revolutionary War or his presidency – read on for 5 of our best reads about Washington’s life, from his childhood in Virginia to his time in office!

This past November marked the 40^th anniversary of the Burger Chef Murders, a series of killings in Speedway, Indiana. The victims, all under the age of 21, saw their lives cut short during what should have been a normal work shift. But what truly happened at the Burger Chef restaurant that night?

Happy Fourth of July! This year, the United States will celebrate its 243^rd birthday, and commemorate the day the American colonists declared independence from the British Empire. In celebration of the holiday, we’ve chosen some of our favorite Revolutionary War books.

On July 4, 1776, 56 men gathered in Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. These colonists, formerly of the British Empire, had come together to change the course of their community’s history by signing the Declaration of Independence. But who were these men? As this year’s Fourth of July approaches, read on to learn about just a few of the men who helped create our country!

In the mid-1800s, Americans witnessed a surge of powerful technologies that had the potential to increase their productivity and profits. This movement became the industrial revolution, and this is how it changed the course of the nation. 

Throughout her career, author Joyce Carol Oates has published an astounding 58 books. Oates’ literary talents were recognized when she was a young girl. Today, she is one of the most prolific writers in the country. This is a glimpse into the life of Joyce Carol Oates.

Largely associated with the establishment and, in the end, the defeat of the Confederate United States, Jefferson Davis was a pivotal figure in United States history. This is the legacy he left behind.